#1 – Aesthetics – The main reason to get rid of acoustic ceilings is that they look terrible. Most people don’t like the look of popcorn ceilings. In fact, this style is so unsightly that in many cases it can lower a home’s value or even put people off buying it. This is especially true in more “trendy” cities or neighborhoods. Over the years, the ceiling will also become dusty and stained that cannot be removed unless the entire ceiling is redone. Because it is difficult to paint over texture, some houses have colored walls with white ceilings, which only emphasizes their ugliness. And if homeowners decide to paint, the brittle nature of the material limits the number of coats that can be applied. Too much thick paint can weigh down the ceiling and cause parts of it to sag. The simple solution for a more versatile ceiling is to roughen the surface of the popcorn ceiling and give it a smooth finish. This will give it a more attractive look that can be more easily changed according to taste.

#2 – Health – These types of roofs are very dirty and dusty. Over the years, acoustic ceilings accumulate dust and dirt and there is no way to really clean them. Painting over it doesn’t clean it either, it helps trap dirt and it starts to build up more and ruins the ceiling. The dust that accumulates can be inhaled by the inhabitants, causing health problems. Because the material these ceilings are made of is very brittle, every time it is touched, tiny particles are released into the air. Not only is this a health threat, but it can also make your floors dirty. The only way to clean acoustic ceilings is to remove them and then replace them with something that doesn’t collect dust. So it takes a porous surface and turns it into a smooth surface that can be cleaned.

#3 – Allergies – Allergies decrease substantially once the acoustic ceiling is removed. Everything you’ve been allergic to gets trapped in the acoustics and if you have allergens in the ceiling, you can’t escape it. Dust mites are the most common allergy trigger and tend to get stuck in the nooks and crannies of the ceiling. Dusting or vacuuming can help, but is rarely completely efficient. And many times when cleaning is attempted, the surface is disturbed and particles are released into the air, making matters worse. With a flat surface, you can rest easy knowing allergens have one less place to hide.

#4 – Odors: Acoustic ceilings trap odors because they absorb sound. Unfortunately, they also absorb odors. This can be particularly problematic in the kitchen, where the ceiling is frequently exposed to a variety of strong cooking odors. Smoke and steam send odors straight up to the ceiling, where they are trapped for a long time. Another big problem comes from people who smoke indoors. This not only gives the ceiling a disturbing smell, but also an ugly yellow tint. Once the odors are trapped, there’s really no way to get rid of them except to get rid of the entire ceiling completely and give it a fresh finish.

#5 – Old Fashioned – Popcorn ceilings were popular in the ’60s and ’70s due to their noise reduction properties. But the truth is that soft carpets and solid doors are much more effective, especially in single-story houses. Realizing this, people began to opt for more modern styles. Since the 1980s, the vast majority of houses have not had popcorn ceilings. The stipulated effect may seem especially out of place if a house has had other renovations.

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